The Nigerien Ministry of National Education, Literacy, and Language Promotion, in collaboration with the World Bank-funded Niger LIRE project, has launched a training program for 530 teachers in the Maradi region. The program, which runs from October 30 to November 12, 2026, aims to equip teachers with the skills needed to implement the Accelerated Education Device (DEAH). This initiative is part of a broader effort to provide education to out-of-school children and adolescents.
The DEAH program is a key component of the Niger LIRE project, which focuses on improving learning outcomes and addressing critical learning deficits. The program targets children and adolescents aged 9-16 who are not enrolled in school or have dropped out. A total of 2,554 community bilingual teachers are being trained across eight regions in Niger, with the goal of educating over 76,602 children. The Maradi region is one of the areas where this program is being implemented.
The training program for teachers in Maradi is part of a larger effort to address the challenges facing Niger's education system. An earlier study identified existing non-formal education programs in Niger, leading to the development of the DEAH device. This innovative approach aims to provide an opportunity for out-of-school children to reintegrate into the formal education system or pursue vocational training.
According to the Ministry of National Education, the DEAH program is expected to benefit 18,550 learners in the Maradi region during the 2026-2027 academic year. The program will be implemented in 530 centers, with a minimum of 35 learners per center. The director of the regional education department, Amadou Harouna, emphasized the importance of education and encouraged participants to be attentive and committed to the training.
The Niger LIRE project is funded by the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank. The project aims to improve learning outcomes and address critical learning deficits in Niger. The training program for teachers in Maradi is a key component of this effort, as it seeks to provide education to out-of-school children and adolescents.
The launch of the training program in Maradi was attended by local education officials, who emphasized the importance of education in the region. The program is expected to have a positive impact on the education sector in Niger, particularly in the Maradi region. The trained teachers will play a critical role in implementing the DEAH program and providing education to out-of-school children.
The DEAH program is a strategic response to the challenges facing Niger's education system. The program aims to provide an opportunity for out-of-school children to access education and reintegrate into the formal education system. With the support of the Niger LIRE project and the World Bank, the program is expected to have a lasting impact on education in Niger.
Key points
- 530 teachers in Niger's Maradi region are being trained for the Accelerated Education Device program.
- The program aims to educate over 76,000 out-of-school children and adolescents in Niger.
- The training program is part of the Niger LIRE project, funded by the World Bank's International Development Association.
